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Attempting to use a Hp LaserJet 1012 printer via usb

Hello,


I'm having a difficult time having my macbook pro recognize a hp Laserjet 1012 printer.


I've plugged the printer into the macbook via usb

System preferences -->printers/scanners --> Add printer


The printer doesn't come up in the drop down menu and I am unable to do any search to find the printer.


Any thoughts? Thanks.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Dec 10, 2021 4:29 PM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2021 9:44 AM

Hi,


First of all, you may want to reset the printing system.

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)


An HP LaserJet 1012 (version 2.0.4) driver is mentioned in the article Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support. Any change if you try the package HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update at https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1888?locale=en_US ?


Software conflicts cannot be ruled out when testing printer drivers, so make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera).

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Dec 11, 2021 9:44 AM in response to Shadedlight

Hi,


First of all, you may want to reset the printing system.

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)


An HP LaserJet 1012 (version 2.0.4) driver is mentioned in the article Printer and scanner drivers for Mac - Apple Support. Any change if you try the package HP 5.1.1 Printer Software Update at https://support.apple.com/kb/dl1888?locale=en_US ?


Software conflicts cannot be ruled out when testing printer drivers, so make sure that you have backup copies of all important files (documents, photos, et cetera).

Attempting to use a Hp LaserJet 1012 printer via usb

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